Black Visual Arts Archives
The Getty Foundation's Black Visual Arts Archives initiative funds projects to survey, process, digitize, and activate archives that increase access to and engagement with Black visual arts history in the U.S.
Funder: Getty Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Initial inquiry deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $100,000 to $300,000; annual total funding varies.
Summary: Supports projects that survey, process, digitize, and activate archival collections related to Black artists, increasing access and public engagement with Black visual arts history.
Key Information: Initial inquiry required; only eligible inquiries are invited to submit full proposals.
Description
The Black Visual Arts Archives initiative, led by the Getty Foundation, aims to expand awareness of the contributions of Black artists by supporting the activation and enhancement of access to archival collections in the United States. The program addresses the challenge that many records of Black visual arts are dispersed, under-processed, or difficult to discover. Funded projects may include surveying, processing, rehousing, and digitizing archival materials, as well as developing public programming, exhibitions, digital projects, and training for staff or community members. The initiative also encourages knowledge sharing and community building among grantees to foster new insights and opportunities to celebrate Black visual arts history.
